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This bill enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, which allows dentists and dental hygienists licensed in one participating state to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in another participating state without needing a separate license in that new state, thereby improving public access to dental care and promoting mobility for professionals. The compact establishes a commission to oversee participating states, facilitates the sharing of licensure and disciplinary information, and requires participating states to implement criminal history background checks for applicants. Additionally, the bill amends the Dental Health Care Act to mandate that the state board and committee for dentistry and dental hygiene prescribe procedures for submitting fingerprints for state and federal criminal history background checks as a condition for initial licensure or practice under the compact, ensuring these background reports remain confidential.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=14&year=26